Category: Family

From Pictures of the Day 2012

Today we have a picture that show’s Melissa’s weight loss in a very real way. What we have is two pairs of her Jeans, the bottoms are from the before time, the top are her current skinny Jeans that are already getting to big for her. For people who are curious about the sizes, they are a 32 and 12.

From Pictures of the Day 2012

As you saw yesterday my little ones decided to play hair dress. So last night Jacob had a trip to the Papa Barber shop. Today it was Violet’s turn. Mommy took her down to the local hair salon. After a little convincing she sat in the chair and held still while the hair dresser did what she could with what was there.

From Pictures of the Day 2012

Today our little ones reminded us, that when they are playing together and it get’s two quiet it might not be a good thing. You see they decided to play hair dresser with real scissors. They took turns cutting each others hair, I’m not sure who thought of the ‘game’ but they took turns cutting each others hair. Of course the cuts to Violet’s hair were more shocking than the few to Jacobs, but both kids had hair that was close to the scalp. Limiting our options for fixing it. For Jacob we got Papa to give him a buzz cut, for Violet Melissa did a bit to make it look a little better, but we’ll be taking her to a hair salon to see if they can fix it. You can expect to see another picture of Violet’s hair tomorrow.

From Pictures of the Day 2012

Today while Melissa and Violet were at our friend Susanne’s baby show,, Jacob had a friend over for a Video Game party. We were hoping to have more than one friend over, but that didn’t work out. What I’m happy to say is that Jacob and his friend Jordan seemed to have a great time playing Wii and 3ds together. I even got in to some of the video game fun. I’m looking forward to the next day of Video Game fun.

Today we take Violet to see her ENT doctor for the finial check up before her surgery next month. I have tried to write about the coming surgery on and off all day. I wanted to write about how we decided that this is the right choice for our little girl, about how the thought of her going under general anesthetic for the first time makes me nervous, and how I was dealing with it. Now I’m not sure why I couldn’t find the words, perhaps as I get closer to the day I’ll find the words. Or perhaps I’ll find myself sitting down in the waiting room right a post about it.

What has been going through my mind all day is something Melissa posted on Facebook last night. It seems Kindergarten registration for violet begins in January. It seems so strange that my little first is starting full day kindergarten in less than a year. Her fourth birthday is less than 2 months away. I can’t help but wonder where my baby girl is going. For months she would complain when I call her my Baby girl, of course the complaints disappear when she wants daddy to carry her.  Of course then I look at Jacob, who’s all exited by the prospect of having a few friends over for a Video Game party tomorrow while Mommy and Violet are at a baby shower. My baby boy has grown into a big boy.

It’s strange how it goes in spurts, for a while they stay tiny not seeming to grow and then you blink and they are running around, then taking and then they are off to school. Watching Jacob now, it seems to have  slowed a bit, but you can see how his tastes are changing. From his love of Mario to his growing love of all thing super hero, still there are days I miss my little baby sleeping in my arms. Of course the one thing as a parent I can’t change is that my kids will grow up, all I can do is be there for them and let them know that I love them with all my heart.

From Pictures of the Day 2012

Today at the doctor’s office I took this picture of Melissa reading to Violet. I love the smile on Violet’s face. She was so happy to be reading the book with mommy. Of course it would have been nice if she had kept some of that happy for when she got in to see the doctor.

From Pictures of the Day 2012

Today after skating Jacob had a play date at his friend’s house, so it was just me and Violet hanging out at home. So out came one of her puzzles and we sat on the floor and put it together. It was nice having some time with Just Violet and me. Of course before I knew it Jacob was home and I was reading them the Paper Bag Princess before bed.

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Today when I got home from work Violet showed off her tambourine. She made it at preschool and seemed really proud of it. So I thought it’d make a good Picture of the day.

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Tonight Melissa spent some time slaving away in the kitchen making muffins for Violet’s pre-school. So I thought a picture of the muffins would make a good picture of the day.

From Pictures of the Day 2012

Today our family headed down to the Santa Claus Parade for an morning and afternoon of Christmas cheer. The day started early with Jacob and I heading out first. We got to our spot on the parade route around 9 am with Melissa, Violet and my mom joining us at about 11. It was good that we went so early because by the time everyone joined us the crowd was two rows deep. The kids had a great time watching the floats and seeing the big man, we took hundreds of photos, but I’m not up to sharing them today. Stay tuned in the coming days for a more.